STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6, 13
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the Bachman Dam and Spillway Improvement Project - Rebcon, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $43,179,000.00 - Financing: Water Construction Fund ($18,679,000.00), and Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($24,500,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Bachman Dam and Spillway was built in 1901 and is located adjacent to the Bachman Lake Park northwest of Love Field Airport. The area is a highly utilized park with features such as a hike and bike trail, recreation center and aquatics center, and planned improvements including a skate park and connections to adjacent green belt style recreation areas. In 2016, the City Council authorized a feasibility study that yielded three alternatives for Bachman Lake. A Task Force made up of City staff and council district appointed representatives evaluated the issues and alternatives and recommended to "Maintain the Lake." This recommendation was briefed to the Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability Committee on April 8, 2019, who voted to approve the recommendation.
Following this recommendation, Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has undertaken efforts for dredging at Bachman Lake as well as dam and spillway improvements to ensure dam safety and regulatory compliance and to minimize flood risk. The dredging work was completed in February 2023 and design plans and specifications for the Bachman Dam and Spillway Improvements Project have been developed and a construction project was bid in July 2023. The project includes the rehabilitation of the Bachman dam and spillway to address regulatory flood capacity as well as structural and stability recommendations. These improvements will ensure d...
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